Occupational Therapist Supervisor

Title: Occupational Therapist Supervisor

State Role Title:49233

Hiring Range: $97608 negotiable based on relevant years of experience

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location:Southern Va Mental Health Inst

Agency Website: Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

To develop oversee and supervise clinicians in the delivery of a well-coordinated program of occupational therapy interventions which enable individuals to function more independently in the community.

To support the hospitals mission of actively promoting the recovery of individuals with serious mental illness using safe efficient and effective services by providing quality inpatient treatment through the implementation of the hospitals Compliance and Quality Management program. To fully support the individuals at SVMHI this position has been designated as essential to SVMHI operations.

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental services support individuals by promoting recover self-determination and wellness in all aspects of life. DBHDS operates 12 facilities: 8 behavioral health facilities for adults a training center a psychiatric facility for children and adolescents a medical center and a center for behavioral rehabilitation. State facilities provide highly structured intensive services for individuals with mental illness intellectual disability or need substance use disorder services. DBHDS is committed to a life of possibilities for all Virginians. This position will work at SVMHI is a 72-bed Joint Commission and CMS accredited inpatient psychiatric hospital operated by the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS).

This position will work Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm with flexibility for evenings and weekends as indicated.

Minimum Qualifications

Masters Degree in Occupational Therapy (MOT/MSOT) and/or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy (OTD) from an accredited School of Occupational Therapy.
Current certification as a Registered Occupational Therapist by NBCOT.
Current and in good standing license of Occupational Therapy through the VA Department of Health Professions.
Prior experience working as an OT staff.
A valid drivers license is required and must remain valid throughout employment.

This position will also require:
Knowledge of the principles techniques and methods used in Occupational Therapy.
Knowledge of the principles and methods of basic statistics.
Ability to evaluate and report progress of individuals served.
Ability to work collaboratively with other employees and guide students and volunteers.
Ability to plan and administer facility wide OT services in coordination with other treatment programs.
Knowledge of management techniques.

Additional Considerations

Work/internship experience dealing with various types of mental and physical disorders people of all ages and experience in evaluating establishing treatment intervention and assessing effectiveness of treatment interventions
Experience in supervision and evaluation of OT staff
Prior experience working in a psychiatric setting
Veterans and people with National Service
Bilingual fluency in Spanish and English

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Applicants must list all relevant experience that you wish to be considered for this position. Applicants will be provided confirmation of receipt when your application and/or resume is submitted. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

A fingerprint-based criminal history check drug screen and reference checks are required for the selected candidate for this position. Under Virginia Code 37.2-314 and 37.2-408.1 the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services is prohibited from employing or using as volunteers persons who have been convicted of specific barrier crimes or persons who may be the subject of pending barrier charges.

DBHDS facilities are no longer required to ensure that all staff members are vaccinated against COVID-19. However facilities encourage and educate staff on the benefits and continue to offer COVID-19 vaccination programs to staff residents/clients. Employees may be required to disclose immunization status for purposes of infection prevention and/or management of outbreaks. Upon acceptance of a job offer new recruits will be asked to disclose their vaccination status (and for those fully vaccinated proof of vaccination) during the pre-employment process. If you have any questions contact the Office of Human Resources.

Commonwealths Alternate Hiring Process: In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor with the Department of Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. To obtain a Certificate of Disability go to: or call DARS at . Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview process per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact Human Resources at for assistance.

DBHDS is an equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities are open to all regardless of race sex color national origin religion sexual orientation gender identity age veteran status political affiliation genetics or disability. Minorities Individuals with Disabilities Veterans and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TTY.

SVMHI uses Form I-9 and E-Verify in the verification of eligibility for employment.

SVMHI is a smoke and vape-free facility in all buildings and outside facility grounds.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone:

Email:

In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at .

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022- February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.